Beginner Cycling

VANDOME CYCLES is resuming social cycling (learn to ride and rider development) at Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park RM8 2BB every Wednesday from 2 September 2020 at 4pm. For more information and to make a booking email : info@vandomecycles.co.uk

Improve your badminton skills at the adults badminton coaching course which runs for on Wednesdays 6pm at the fantastic sports hall at Pimlico Academy in central London. Please note that this is a multi-week course and not a pay as you go session. This ensures that players stay consistent and committed, we can develop the group together and don't have to repeat training for new players joining each week. You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/](https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/) If you have any questions then contact us here: Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1](https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1) Email: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact](https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact) Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our badminton sessions, new locations and get exclusive offers: [https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter](https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter)

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Gain practical playing experience at the beginners/improvers games sessions on Wednesdays 7pm at the fantastic sports hall at Pimlico Academy in central London. These badminton games sessions are for beginners and improvers who want to play fun and friendly games with other players of a similar ability. The sessions are 1 hour long, we play on 4 courts with the best Yonex 600 fast plastic shuttlecocks. Just bring your own badminton racquet. To ensure that we have a stable number of regular players every week, these games sessions must be block booked in advance. You need to book your place on our website using a bank card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Note that we manage bookings and post updates on the booking page on our website, not on meetup: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/](https://playfit.co.uk/w/badminton/) If you have any questions then contact us here: Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1](https://wa.me/message/WMVRULBIR7TJA1) Email: [https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact](https://playfit.co.uk/w/contact) Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about our badminton sessions, new locations and get exclusive offers: [https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter](https://playfit.co.uk/newsletter)

Mix up your week the best way possible with a Wednesday night climb. A member of the team will be on hand to give tips, work routes and provide some laughs. This session is mainly aimed for beginner's, whether you have never climbed before or you want to pick up where you left off couple years ago, rest assured whatever your level or ability, one of our trained instructors will be at hand to help. The aim of the session is to climb with like minded folk, learn the best way to climb possible, and hopefully get a little stronger. For those that RSVP we have arranged £16.50 entry (this includes shoe rental) to City Bouldering on Wednesday evening if you come along with us as a meetup group! You must RSVP by 6.30pm on the day of the event to get this discount. As we have to provide a list of names. You can always join on the door too. If you don't have shoes you can rent them there on the day also.

This session is designed for beginner singles players. Our goal is to create a fun and supportive environment where you can develop your skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. We hope this session helps you grow and inspires you on your journey to becoming a strong singles player—maybe even a future Singles Champions. PAYMENT: We are accepting bank transfer rather than cash payments. In 2 days in advance to confirm your attendance. Bank Details: Name: The Badminton Collective Ltd Sort Code: 60-83-71 Account Number:69874292 Reference your name and date of the session. £16 Games IMPORTANT NOTES: We shall be starting at 11AM sharp. How to get there. If you use the provided postcode it will take you to the front of the school. By all means message me if you are having troubles. Parking Onsite parking available. The Badminton Collective and Oasis academy are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.

NOTE EVENTS ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE TO MEET UP SO DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FEW ATTENDEES SHOWING Markets: Columbia Road - a floral oasis, quirky shops, and barrow boy cries Brick Lane - a varied mix of stalls, shops and markets in one long feast for the senses Spitalfields market - 'Chic stylish and eclectic' Summary: Uber-cool East! Discover the latest street life, clothing, art and music trends. Vibrant stalls and unique clobber, who said Sunday’s were for resting! Plus take in the diverse sights of The City, St Katherine's Docks and Wapping. Distance: 10 miles Terrain: Flat Path/Road: All on quiet road. Suitable for all bikes. Physical difficulty: Easy. 2 hours cycling at a slow pace. You must be competent on a bike. Duration: 10:00am – 4pm Cost: £30 Itinerary: A little less cycling in this tour, but that's because there are so many great distractions! A winding trail through richly diverse sights. Starting with the financial powerhouses of The City and stately Squares, we'll move effortlessly into Shoreditch, the Capital of Cool! First stop Columbia Road flower market, a great place for all with flower and plant stalls and 60 interesting local shops. From cup cakes to art galleries! A short ride to Brick Lane which you can walk down at your leisure. No longer just known as the curry capital, it's now a melting pot of street culture. Designer and vintage clothing, food markets, bars and clubs, it's all here! Spitalfields market combines history with cutting edge style and creativity. Often voted Best London Market and fully justified! A change of scene beckons as we head towards the water and St Katherine's Docks. A stunning location with its marina of boats and great views of the Thames. Along the waterfront into Wapping where you'll see the modern transformation of wharf buildings into designer riverside living. An ornamental canal provides a nice cycle path for us to head back and over Tower Bridge to the finish. There are numerous refreshment places along the way and we'll ensure we have a proper lunch stop to suit the group. If time permits we'll try and finish with a stop at a riverside pub. Bike hire: We can arrange - £20 for the day (not included, contact us if you need to hire) Start and finish: Start and finish at 'The Barrowboy and Banker' - 6-8 Borough High Street, SE1 9QQ Included: Fully guided tour Places of interest pointed out Basic tool kit carried to undertake minor repairs Accident insurance cover Trained first aider Refund policy: Contact us to cancel 2 weeks before event 100% refund, 1 week 50%, 2 days 25%

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47399 **Game Description:** 👋 Welcome to the Beginner Tennis Socials! Here’s everything you need to know: 📍 Location: Central Park, East Ham ⏱ Duration: 1 hour 👥 Spaces: 4 players per session 🎾 Format: Facilitated doubles play (rotate partners, keep it social and fun!) 💷 Price: £5 per person 🥉 Level: New Starters and Beginners We'll go over the basic rules and techniques to get you playing and grow your confidence. 🎾 Equipment • No racket? You can hire one for £5 send me a quick message. • We’ll be using pressureless training balls (perfect for beginners 👍) Looking forward to getting you all on court, improving, and having a great time 🔥🎾 **Rules** Warm-up starts at 10am, where we’ll run through a few simple basics to get everyone comfortable. From 9.20am, we’ll jump into doubles play and just enjoy the game. Mistakes are more than welcome as we’re all learning, so no pressure at all. As your coordination and confidence improve, you’ll be able to move up to the improvers sessions. For now, focus on building consistency, getting familiar with the rules, and most importantly, having fun rather than rushing the process. And don’t forget to be social, be welcoming, and keep things friendly on and off the court.

Discover your ability to unicycle in a no-pressure friendly environment where you will (literally) have someone to lean on. Learn all the secret tips and hints and get up and rolling in no time! Anyone can learn to ride the unicycle and to play unicycle hockey. We have unicycles for you to use and play with, but please let us know in advance so we can ensure we have these available. Just be willing to have a go with a friendly bunch of varying abilities. Costs: £0 until you can unicycle a length of the hall, unassisted £15 for adults £5 for concessions (students, retired, between jobs etc)

Interested in trying out squash but don't know where to start? Or had one or two sessions in the past but want to get back into it? Try out a group coaching taster session to try it out for yourself with a qualified squash coach! All equipment is provided (racket and balls). You just need to turn up! Please note the session is 40 minutes long and suitable for absolute beginners of all fitness levels. There are changing rooms and showers on-site. Open to male and female players. If you can't make this particular session, we will be looking to hold other monthly tasters in 2026. Watch this space! SESSION STARTS AT 7PM PROMPT, SO PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE COURTS BY 6.50PM.

The session is aimed at beginners and intermediate level players who have either never played tennis previously or would like to improve on their game. Join our 2 hours session which will consist of warm up followed by drills focusing on technical skill coaching and will include Forehand / Backhand / Volley and Serve. Finally you get to play each other refining your skills and techniques and ultimately having fun. Rackets can be borrowed please let me know if you need a racket in advance. You need to make a payment 24 hours before the session. If you cannot attend the session please provide 24 hours notice. Should you wish to cancel. This will allow other players on the waiting list the chance to attend the session. If severe weather conditions prevent the session you will have credit for your next session. If there is less than 6 players unfortunately the session will not go ahead. If you have any questions contact me by either through this email. hmasoudi@email.com or call/text me on 07901662457 £ 30 per player per session. H. Masoudi Sort code 40-03-33 Account number 31344609 The session is with less than 12 players is run by one main qualified coach.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

When was the **last time** you went roller skating? **For most people**… middle school. Let’s bring it back. Music. Lights. Good vibes. **No experience needed**. Most people who attend come alone, and **many haven’t skated in years** — that’s what makes it fun. Expect laughs, **a few wobbly legs at first**, and a surprisingly great workout. This isn’t just skating—this is a group. Most people come alone and leave with people to skate with.” 📍 **Skate Zone 71**⏰ **Meet:** 8:20 PM (Arrive before 8:35) 💰 **Cost at the door** $13 admission $6 skate rental (or bring your own Free) Bring cash — I can often get our group a **$2 discount**. Possible drinks after depending on interest. **Spot Guarantee** RSVP on Meetup is free, however this is a ticketed event. A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. Please send **$2 to guarantee your spot**. Venmo (preferred) or PayPal @WiseUnlimitedLLC Actual links listed below in the comments Include your Meetup name + event name in the note. **Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff.**

Short North Street Skates return Saturday, April 4 and we’re excited to get back rolling together. These weekly rollouts are a chance to move through the city as a group, build community, and create more visibility for skating and small-wheeled movement in Columbus. Details: Meet: 1160 N High St 9:30 AM meet 10:00 AM rollout All wheels welcome We’ll be skating through the Short North and surrounding areas at a steady, social pace. Routes will use a mix of streets and bike lanes, so comfort navigating the city is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert. If you’ve been meaning to come out, this is a great place to start. Come solo or bring a friend!